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Wildfire Response and Preparedness Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes a 2025 framework for federal wildfire response and preparedness activities on public lands and forests

Latest action: Tue Dec 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Wildland Firefighters Congressional Gold Medal Act

Senate

Awards a Congressional Gold Medal to wildland firefighters for their strength, resilience, sacrifice, and service protecting forests, grasslands, and communities in the United States

Latest action: Thu Jan 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Disaster Reforestation Act

House

Allow tax treatment changes for disaster reforestation costs under the Disaster Reforestation Act

Latest action: Thu Jan 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Indian Trust Asset Reform Amendment Act

House

Amend Indian trust asset reform law to update management of Indian trust assets

Latest action: Wed Nov 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes tax relief for federally declared disasters in 2025 through changes to federal tax rules

Latest action: Tue Sep 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Disaster Reforestation Act

Senate

Authorize tax treatment changes to speed reforestation after natural disasters and timber losses

Latest action: Wed Mar 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Stratton Ridge Air Force Memorial Act

House

Designates a memorial site for the Air Force at Stratton Ridge under the Stratton Ridge Air Force Memorial Act

Latest action: Fri May 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025

House

Establishes federal research, coordination, wildlife management, and funding requirements to control Rapid Ohia Death and restore native Hawaiian forests

Latest action: Fri Jan 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2025

Senate

Designates a federally recognized summit associated with the national anthem under the Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2025

Latest action: Thu Feb 12 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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To modify the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest, and for other purposes.

House

Modifies the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest to change the mapped area of that forest

Latest action: Tue Apr 08 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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North Rim Restoration Act

House

Allows the National Park Service to speed Grand Canyon North Rim wildfire recovery contracts, including emergency and noncompetitive procurement for fire-damaged forests, structures, and assets

Latest action: Tue Mar 17 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Timber Harvesting Restoration Act of 2025

Senate

Restore authority for timber harvesting under agriculture and forestry laws through a named 2025 Act

Latest action: Thu Feb 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act

Senate

Designates wilderness areas and wild and scenic river segments in the Wild Olympics region to conserve federal public lands and waterways

Latest action: Tue Dec 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2025

Senate

Protects inventoried roadless areas in the National Forest System by restricting most road building, reconstruction, and timber harvesting

Latest action: Tue Dec 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes a Utah Wildfire Research Institute to conduct wildfire research and related activities in Utah

Latest action: Thu Feb 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act

House

Designates wilderness areas and wild and scenic river segments in the Olympic Peninsula to protect federal public lands and waterways

Latest action: Tue May 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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To require the Secretary of Agriculture to release a reversionary interest in certain land in the Black River State Forest in Millston, Wisconsin, and for other purposes.

House

Require the Secretary of Agriculture to release a reversionary interest in specified land within the Black River State Forest in Millston Wisconsin

Latest action: Tue Dec 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution celebrating the 154th anniversary of Arbor Day.

Senate

Celebrates the 154th anniversary of Arbor Day as a Senate commemorative resolution

Latest action: Thu Apr 30 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Future in Logging Careers Act

House

Establishes a logging workforce development program to expand career pathways in the forestry and logging sector

Latest action: Tue Feb 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Long-Term Good Neighbor Authority Act

House

Extend long-term Good Neighbor Authority for federal land management partnerships and related forest restoration work

Latest action: Fri Apr 03 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Grasslands Grazing Act of 2025

House

Allow livestock grazing on National Grasslands under revised federal grazing management rules and standards

Latest action: Wed Feb 11 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act

Senate

Requires the IRS to count disaster-related tax filing postponements as deadline extensions when calculating refund limits and notice timing

Latest action: Thu Apr 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Superior National Forest Restoration Act of 2025

House

Establishes a restoration measure for the Superior National Forest in 2025

Latest action: Wed Feb 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Wyoming Public Lands Initiative Act of 2025

House

Establishes a Wyoming public lands initiative for management and conservation of public lands in Wyoming

Latest action: Fri Feb 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Fit for Purpose Wildfire Readiness Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes wildfire readiness standards so federal land management is fit for purpose in wildfire prevention and response

Latest action: Thu Feb 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution observing the 1-year anniversary of the 2025 Southern California wildfires.

House

Observes the 1-year anniversary of the 2025 Southern California wildfires and marks the occasion with congressional recognition

Latest action: Wed Jan 07 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A bill to modify the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest, and for other purposes.

Senate

Modifies the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest for federal land management purposes

Latest action: Mon Oct 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Ruby Mountains Protection Act

Senate

Protects the Ruby Mountains area by setting federal conservation limits and restricting development in this specific public lands region

Latest action: Thu Feb 12 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act

Senate

Expand outdoor recreation access for people with disabilities through federal public lands and facilities measures

Latest action: Thu Feb 12 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Stratton Ridge Air Force Memorial Act

Senate

Designates a memorial at Stratton Ridge to honor Air Force service and remembrance

Latest action: Mon Oct 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Grasslands Grazing Act of 2025

Senate

Authorize grazing permit holders to use temporary nonuse on National Grasslands under specified conditions while keeping their permits active

Latest action: Thu Jul 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Forest Conservation Easement Program Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes a forest conservation easement program to protect forest land through agricultural and forestry policy

Latest action: Thu Mar 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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SAP Act

Senate

Directs USDA to consult maple industry stakeholders on Acer program research and education priorities and extends the program through FY2030

Latest action: Thu Jan 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution celebrating the 153rd anniversary of Arbor Day.

Senate

Recognizes April 25, 2025, as National Arbor Day and celebrates the 153rd anniversary of Arbor Day

Latest action: Tue Apr 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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North Rim and Kaibab National Forest Restoration Act of 2026

Senate

Establishes a forest restoration measure for the North Rim and Kaibab National Forest in Arizona

Latest action: Tue Jul 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Strategic Grazing to Reduce Risk of Wildfire Act

Senate

Reduce wildfire risk by directing strategic livestock grazing projects on federal lands in fire-prone areas

Latest action: Thu Jul 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act

Senate

Designates additional segments of the Greater Gila River system in New Mexico for Wild and Scenic Rivers protection

Latest action: Tue Dec 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act

House

Extends federal disaster tax relief by continuing casualty loss deductions and income exclusions for certain wildfire relief payments through 2026

Latest action: Mon Aug 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Grazing for Wildfire Risk Reduction Act

House

Authorizes targeted grazing projects to reduce wildfire risk on covered federal lands

Latest action: Thu Jan 08 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act

Senate

Expands the Smith River National Recreation Area through legislation focused on public lands management

Latest action: Tue Dec 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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